Rob Kearney confident that Ireland won't make the same mistakes of 2019 World Cup
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Ireland Leinster fullback Rob Kearney is confident that Ireland will avoid another dip in form in the year of a Rugby World Cup. Kearney was part of Joe Schmidt’s...
England on right track, but have tested fans' patience, says RFU boss
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRFU Chief Executive Bill Sweeney has indicated that England are now on the right track while acknowledging that they have tested fans’ patience of late. The men in white, led by flanker...
Andy Farrell "regarded very highly" as the RFU continue to plan for life after Eddie Jones
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones is set to vacate his role as the England men's head coach after the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, and Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is being tipped to fill the role after the showpiece. RFU...
TOP GUN DUPONT: Antoine Dupont lifts off with Patrouille de France
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance's Six Nations Grand Slam-winning captain Antoine Dupont took to the skies this week with Patrouille de France, the precision aerobatics demonstration unit of the French Air and Space Force. Dupont...
Crunch time in Cape Town: SA vs Wales, third Test
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe possibility of a maiden series victory on South African soil will put some ice in the veins of the Welsh – as well as the Springboks – as the teams lock horns in the third and...
Dan Biggar on Wales’ chance to make history
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPrior to jetting off to South Africa Wales were given very little chance of competing with the world champions, let alone beating them. But the Wales captain was having none of that with the belief and...
'We have the best job in the world' - Wales great Roberts
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a career that saw him win 94 caps for his country and play in two World Cups, Wales legend Jamie Roberts is hanging up his boots. Former Wales centre Jamie Roberts says playing rugby...
Impressive Junior Boks clinch Summer Series title in style
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Junior Springboks left their best performance for last as they beat Wales by 47-27 (half-time 26-3) in the final match of the Six Nations U20 Summer Series in Treviso on Tuesday night, ensuring they...
Junior Boks tweak pack for Summer Series Final
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJunior Springboks head coach Bafana Nhleko has made four changes to his starting pack and rotated his scrumhalves for Tuesday night’s Under-20 Six Nations Summer Series Final against Wales in Treviso. Nhleko...
Latest World Rankings: France go top, Ireland second
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance have reached the summit of the World Rugby Rankings for the first time since the rankings were introduced. Les Bleus go top and Ireland are now second in an unprecedented...
